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$ 6.4B Provincial Investment Strengthens U of G and Ontario’s Post-Secondary System 

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Today’s announcement by the Government of Ontario to increase funding for the post-secondary sector by $6.4 billion over four years, including $4.4 billion in additional operating funding, represents a bold and welcome commitment to Ontario’s universities. On behalf of the University of Guelph, I want to sincerely thank the Province for this substantial investment and for the leadership it demonstrates at […]

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U of G Advances Data in Agriculture Through Horizon Europe Consortium

A University of Guelph researcher is bringing their expertise to a collaborative international project aimed at improving data-driven decision making in agriculture. Dr. Rozita Dara, professor in the School of Computer Science, College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, has received just over $1.08 million in funding from Horizon Europe under the program’s Pillar 2 […]

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What’s Open at U of G on Family Day Weekend

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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Feb. 16 for Family Day. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, Feb. 17.  What’s open Service areas open on Monday, Feb. 16 include:  Athletics Centre  Reduced hours  University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge)  Main floor is open  Hospitality Services  View Winter Break hours  Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, including […]

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Flags Lowered Following Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC

The flags in front of the University Centre are at half-mast.

In coordination with all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, the University of Guelph’s flags will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on Feb. 17, 2026 to mark the tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia on Feb. 10, 2026. If you need support, the following services and initiatives […]

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University Mourns Passing of Faculty

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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Xiaodong Lin, professor in the School of Computer Science in the College of Computational Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) who passed away on Feb. 6, 2026.  Stacey Scott, interim dean of CCMPS, shared her condolences and reflected on his life and work at U of G. Lin’s obituary is posted online. […]

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U of G Community Rallies for United Way, Showing That Better is Possible 

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The University of Guelph community once again came together in support of United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, meeting its fundraising campaign goal and helping strengthen local services.  This year, U of G rallied behind the many challenges facing the region, including food insecurity, housing pressures and mental health needs. Thanks to the generosity of nearly 600 donors, the U of G community met the campaign goal […]

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How Experiential Learning Turned a Student Painter Into an Emerging Curator

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Independent study courses offer professionalized opportunities in an array of cultural fields Avery Riley-McKay arrived at the University of Guelph to pursue her passion as a painter, communicating messages through visuals. In the School of Fine Art and Music (SOFAM), the fifth-year Studio Art major fell in love with the program and the way it […]

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Marketing Chair, Engineer Talk Memory Chips with Financial Post

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Dr. Sourav Ray, professor of marketing in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics and Dr. Stefano Gregori, professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with the Financial Post why memory chips are so important, and how a shortage could inflate the price of them, and in turn, the price of smartphone and […]

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University Mourns Passing of Faculty Member

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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Marcel Schlaf, faculty member and associate chair in the College of Computational Mathematical and Physical Sciences Department of Chemistry, who passed away on Feb. 1, 2026.  College and Department of Chemistry leadership reflected on his role at U of G with the CCMPS community.  His […]

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Gryphons Take the Ice at 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy

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U of G figure skaters, women’s hockey players hope to skate away with Olympic wins As the world prepares to watch its greatest athletes compete on the world stage, three University of Guelph students will be among the thousands vying for gold at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Team Canada is sending 207 […]

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Food Economist Talks Grocery Rebate with Reuters, Global News 

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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Reuters and Global News about the new grocery rebate announced by the federal government. He also discussed the rebate with CBC News and The Current. He also talked grocery prices with The Globe and Mail’s The Decibel. […]

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How to Help Your Pet Maintain a Healthy Weight 

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Supporting pets through changes in their body condition can be an emotional journey, and conversations about it are not always easy. Yet a University of Guelph veterinary nutritionist says these discussions matter because they are ultimately about helping pets live longer, happier and more comfortable lives.   Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe, a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and Royal Canin Veterinary Diets Endowed Chair in Canine and Feline Clinical Nutrition, focuses on guiding guardians and their pets towards healthier routines […]

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Meet the Student Behind U of G’s New Black History Month Graphics 

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By day, she is a Criminal Justice and Public Policy student at the University of Guelph. But when class is over, Ethieoghena Iluebbey can be found experimenting with new works of art, one of which is now being used for the University’s Black History Month campaigns.   “I was inspired by our theme for this year: All in our Blackness: Our Legacies, Our Stories, Our Future,” says Ethieoghena, who won a U of G art contest that selected student-designed graphics for the […]

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English Prof Discusses Student Reading Fatigue with Maclean’s, ‘The Current’ 

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In a commentary for Maclean’s, Dr. Gregor Campbell, professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, shared how he’s using screens to help students combat reading fatigue. He also discussed how students read during this digital age with CBC’s The Current. […]

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Inspired by First-Year Med School, New Master’s Program to Launch Students Into Health Care

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Master of Medical Foundations answers demand for Canadian health care professionals A new graduate program at the University of Guelph is preparing students for a future in health care and medicine. Over three semesters, students in the master’s program will explore various topics in disease treatment, physiology, health and wellbeing while using award-winning facilities across campus. This includes […]

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Artemis Launch Lays Foundation for Further Space Exploration 

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As an astronaut prepares to become the first Canadian to fly around the moon, a University of Guelph instructor says the upcoming mission will “open doors to new fields of research yet to be imagined.”  Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has been named to the Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. He will become the first […]

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